Obituaries
Helen B. Petruska
Jun 12, 2022
Our precious mother, Helen B. Petruska, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her sons and grandson, on Sunday June 12, 2022. Mom was born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1933 in Franklin Borough. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Chudy) Rykala and the youngest and last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded...
Shirley J. Melius
Jun 12, 2022
MELIUS-Shirley J. (Conrad), 85, of Richland. Died June 12, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born July 22, 1936, in Buffington Twp., Indiana Co. Daughter of the late Russel and Linda (Wilkie) Conrad. Also preceded in death by husband, Daniel R. Melius; and brother Robert. Survived by these children; Rick Conrad married to Cindy (Cale), Richland; Jeffrey, married to Denise (Hoffman),...
J. Clark Bentz
Jun 11, 2022
BENTZ---John Clark, 94, formerly of Geistown, passed away on June 11, 2022 at the Richland Care Center after a short illness. Known to everyone as Clark, he was born in Johnstown August 27, 1927. He was preceded in death by his parents Luther G. and Roda A. (Blackburn) Bentz, his brother Gale P. Bentz and his wife Doris (Benson) Bentz....
Ronald T. Reynolds Sr.
Jun 10, 2022
REYNOLDS---Ronald T. Sr. 80, East Conemaugh, passed away at home June 10th, 2022 surrounded by loving family. Born August 18,1941, Son of Harry and Mary Reynolds. Preceded in death by loving wife of 59 years, Sandra, parents, brother, Leander, sisters, Leona (Meade), Gertrude (Junior), and Delores. Survived by children Ronald, Michael (Penny), Donald Joseph (Ann), Kristopher (Denise), Eric (Tabatha), Shawn...
Birgit Crowell
Jun 6, 2022
Crowell – Birgit, “Oma” 62, Adams Township, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside. Born on January 6, 1960 in Bad Wimpfen, Germany, daughter of Ludwig and Dorothea (Stroetmann) Weitzel. Preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Uli Ludwig
She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Paul R....
William A. Rozier
Jun 5, 2022
Rozier – William A., 84, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2022 at Windber Hospice. Born on April 24, 1938 in Johnstown, son of the late McGlaughlan Jackson and Eugenia (Tatum) Rozier. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by children, Michael Brent and Cameron Keith Rozier; siblings, Curtis, Donnie, Hazel Greenlow, Gloria...
Kenneth D. "Ken" Penrod
Jun 3, 2022
PENROD---Kenneth D., 90, Windber Woods, formerly of Richland Township, died June 3, 2022 at Windber Woods. Born January 17, 1932, in Windber, son of Floyd and Cleada (Moore) Penrod. Preceded in death by parents, infant brother, Ronald and Brother, Donald. Survived by wife, the former Phyllis A. Yoder; children; Sharon, wife of Wayne Kaufman, Davidsville; and Bryan, married to the...
Betty Y. Buchan
Jun 1, 2022
Buchan – Betty Y. 94, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on June 1st, 2022, at home. Born on May 26, 1928, in Johnstown, daughter of Howard M. and Marguerite (Moffit) Good. Reunited with loving husband, Nicholas Buchan Sr., and son Christopher Michael Buchan. She is survived by children Marlene Buchan, Nicholas Jr married to the former...
Wilna Irene (Brush) Augustine
May 31, 2022
AUGUSTINE-- Wilna Irene (Brush), 92, Flint, TX, formerly of Johnstown, PA, went home to be with the Lord on May 31, 2022. Born June 22, 1929, in Indiana County, daughter of Samuel M. and Wilna I. (Fockler) Brush. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Anthony Ralph Augustine, on January 28, 2006, ending 56 years of marriage. Also preceded in...
Lois Jean Updyke
May 29, 2022
Updyke – Lois J., 83, Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2022 at her loving granddaughter, Stacy and her husband, Rick’s residence. Born on May 14, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of William and Loretta F. (O’Conner) Vivis. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Glenn Sr.; son, Glenn Jr. and a siblings, Kenneth, Paul, and Betty Ribblett. She...
John S. "Punch" Zajdel
May 29, 2022
ZAJDEL---John S. “Punch,” 68, Parkhill, passed away on May 29, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 16, 1953, in Johnstown, son of Theodore and Rose (Gasior) Zajdel. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Sharon Zajdel, brothers, James and Stefan Zajdel and former wife, Christine Zajdel. Survived by children, Nikita Dite and Jonathan Zajdel, both of Parkhill, brothers, David, Parkhill...
Sandra K. Reynolds
May 29, 2022
REYNOLDS---Sandra K., 76 of East Conemaugh passed away May 29, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born July 17, 1945, daughter of George and Evelyn Weimer. Preceded in death by parents, brothers, Robert and Richard and sister, Sue. Survived by loving husband of 59 years, Ronald Reynolds Sr., sons Ronald, Michael (Penny), Donald Joseph (Ann), Kristopher (Denise), Eric...
Martha E. Brownlee
May 29, 2022
BROWNLEE, Martha Ellis, 84, Laurel View Village, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Reflections at Laurel View Village. Born on May 7, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Ernest and Florence (Gerber) Ellis. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, R. Thomas Brownlee; son Robert E. “Reb” and his wife...
Fred D. Saintz
May 29, 2022
SAINTZ, Fred DeWayne, Born September 19, 1927 – Died May 29, 2022 Preceded in death by parents, Edward P. and Ethel Rebecca (Allison) Saintz, sister Ethel Mae Ebey, brothers, Edward P. Saintz, Jr., Robert and wife, Mary Jane (Frum) Saintz. He was the last of his immediate family and will join his beloved wife, Jane, of 69 years. He is...
Marlin R. Yost
May 27, 2022
YOST---Marlin Ray “Sonny,” 83, East Conemaugh, went to be with our Heavenly Father on May 27, 2022, at home with his companion, Shirley Faight. Born July 31, 1938, in Davidsville, son of Dostas Elias and Amanda (Spiker) Yost. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Donna Mae (Avila) Yost, son, William Nickolas “Billy” Yost, brothers and sisters, Richard Yost, James Yost,...
Barbara Ann Miller
May 23, 2022
MILLER---Barbara Ann, 74, Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, formerly of Geistown, passed away on May 23, 2022 after an extended illness. Born November 1, 1947, Johnstown, PA, daughter of Charles W. and Anna E. (Utnik) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, infant Gloria Jean Miller and Judith Marie (Miller) Brown; brother, E. Foster Miller; nephew, C. Russell Miller Jr. and...
Daquin A. Sidney
May 20, 2022
Sidney – Daquin A., 25, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2022 at Johnstown. Born on January 7, 1997 in Johnstown, son of Lanny C. Sidney, Johnstown and Helen L. (Yingling) Gaskins, Johnstown. Preceded in death by his brother, Cortez Jordan; maternal grandparents, Phyllis and Chalmer Yingling; paternal grandmother, Pauline Sidney.
In addition to his father...
Diane F. Killian
May 20, 2022
KILLIAN, Diane Frances (Diney), age 57, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2022. Born on September 27, 1964 in Johnstown, daughter of Frank M. Killian and Shirley A. (Eckenrode) Killian. Preceded in death by father, Aunt Francie Zelek, Cousin Michael Zelek and brother-in-law, Andy Castiglione. She is survived by her mother, Shirley, Bon Air, her...
Susan J. Sauro
May 18, 2022
Sauro – Susan J., 55, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2022. Born on June 25, 1966 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Donald J. and Lavada J. (Clark) Karalfa, Johnstown. Preceded in death by her father, brother-in-law, Tom Flook; aunt, Mary Louise “Cookie” Dietz; uncles, Robert Karafa and Donald Clark. In addition to her mother,...
Roger A. Sarlouis
May 18, 2022
Sarlouis, Roger A., 81, of Johnstown, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Palliative Care. Born in Johnstown, son of Robert & Elizabeth (Storck) Sarlouis. Preceded in death by parents, Son, Roger Sarlouis, Jr., Sister Mona Fitz, brother Clark Sarlouis & grandpuppy Teddy. Survived by his wife, the Love of His Life, Elaine (Arcurio), Sons, Jason (Megan), Oakland Park, FL...
